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Stardust Solar Energy Signs 30 MW MOU with POWERCHINA
May 20, 2026

Stardust Solar Energy Signs 30 MW MOU with POWERCHINA

Stardust Solar Energy has signed a 30 MW memorandum of understanding with POWERCHINA for a solar project in Zambia. This partnership aims to expand re...

California Senate passes plug-in solar bill
May 20, 2026

California Senate passes plug-in solar bill

California's plug-in solar bill could create a major U.S. market signal for balcony solar and small distributed generation.

Exclusive: Tesla (TSLA) is building its giant solar panel factory in Houston
May 19, 2026

Exclusive: Tesla (TSLA) is building its giant solar panel factory in Houston

Tesla is constructing a major solar panel manufacturing facility in Houston. This project reinforces Tesla's strategic investments in renewable energy...

Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business
May 19, 2026

Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business

Solar energy is projected to dominate global power generation by 2035. However, the growing electricity demands of AI data centers and technology infr...

Oregon's first-ever floating solar project installed in Jackson County
May 19, 2026

Oregon's first-ever floating solar project installed in Jackson County

Oregon's first floating solar installation on a lake was completed in Jackson County. This innovative project efficiently uses water resources while i...

How wasted infrared light could boost solar panels, night vision and 3D printing
May 18, 2026

How wasted infrared light could boost solar panels, night vision and 3D printing

Researchers developed a new method to capture infrared light wasted from solar panels. This technology can increase panel efficiency while also improv...

China's solar exports jump 60% year over year in April
May 18, 2026

China's solar exports jump 60% year over year in April

China's April export data shows global PV demand and supply chain flows remained resilient after the export tax rebate change.

Why global conflicts have sparked a major rise in solar power
May 18, 2026

Why global conflicts have sparked a major rise in solar power

According to BBC analysis, global conflicts and energy security concerns have prompted countries to invest heavily in renewable energy. As solar capac...

China Polysilicon Maker Turns to Battery Material in Solar Slump
May 18, 2026

China Polysilicon Maker Turns to Battery Material in Solar Slump

A Chinese polysilicon manufacturer is shifting to battery material production amid solar industry slowdown. This strategic pivot aims to capitalize on...

A hidden flaw inside the world's most promising solar material has finally been solved after years of dead ends
May 17, 2026

A hidden flaw inside the world's most promising solar material has finally been solved after years of dead ends

A persistent flaw in perovskite crystals, the world's most promising solar material, has been resolved after years of research dead ends. This breakth...

Solar Panels Just Shattered a Limit: Could Energy Output Really Hit 130%?
May 17, 2026

Solar Panels Just Shattered a Limit: Could Energy Output Really Hit 130%?

Researchers have discovered that solar panels have exceeded previous efficiency limits. Hybrid perovskite-silicon technology theoretically achieves 13...

Tennessee solar farm switches to grazing mode so cattle can safely roam beneath the panels
May 17, 2026

Tennessee solar farm switches to grazing mode so cattle can safely roam beneath the panels

A Tennessee solar farm has implemented an innovative grazing system allowing cattle to safely roam beneath solar panels. This dual-use approach combin...